Cuban gives every fan a free AA flight voucher

[CubanMustGo]

And you know what - it was free. The guy did a good marketing promotion with AA. Ok, he didn't pay for them. I don't see any other teams giving away airplane tickets.

That's the point. THE TEAM DIDN'T GIVE AWAY SQUAT! Do you think that if AA called ANY OTHER TEAM and said "we want to give away free tickets, will you let us" that they would be turned down? But people keep giving Cuban/Mavs credit. Give AA credit! The thread le is Cuban gives every fan a free AA flight voucher.

This is similar to the time Shaq was criticized for giving to charity.

I'm not criticizing American Airlines. What if someone gave Pat Riley (or the Heat's owner) credit for what Shaq did? Would you have an issue if I called Pat Riley on it?

I don't know about you, but I would accept a free limited plane ticket for attending a game I was going to anyway.

Who wouldn't? But pointing out that the reality of the offer was different from the perceived "Mark is letting anyone fly anywhere" is a whole different issue.

The free ticket thing is incredibly cool ... and since I obviously have issues with MC, I'll just shut up now.

[Carie]

And, you can only take non-stop flights from Love, meaning this offer is limited to:

Austin
San Antonio
St. Louis
Kansas City

, that means more annoying fans here for the 2nd round.

[boutons_]

American and Southwest are battling over Love Field and the Wright Amendment.

http://www.setlovefree.com/whatiswright.html

[frequency]

they see me rollinnnnnnnn
they hatinnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Rummpd]

Great gesture now they can all fly to watch a bass fishing tournament with the Mavs in attendance while the Spurs play in the WCF and the Finals.

[ShoogarBear]

The headline should actually read:

ShoogarBear and Cuban Give Away Free AA Flight Vouchers

I contributed just as much as Mark.

Where's my lawyer?

[SenorSpur]

maybe Holt Cat should counter and strike a sponsorship agreement with Southwest Airliines as opposed to AT&T.

[pache100]

maybe Holt Cat should counter and strike a sponsorship agreement with Southwest Airliines as opposed to AT&T.

Southwest is not in financial trouble like American Airlines is...one of the reasons for that is because they are smart and don't try stupid gimmicks like this...nah, they'd never do it, and they don't need it.

[Marklar MM]

The Pistons players stripped and gave away their game worn autograph jerseys after the game the other day. The female fans were in awe.

[J.T.]

Hey all those Mavs fans can just use their vouchers to fly to SA and watch the Spurs win the Finals after we handle their team and send 'em packing. Now that idea of opening the Dome for playoff viewing parties ain't such bad idea.

[MannyIsGod]

Some of you are ing haters to the max, damn. How can anyone hate on a free airline ticket?

[ShoogarBear]

Nobody's hating on a free airline ticket. I just want people to give me my props for providing them.

[pache100]

The Pistons players stripped and gave away their game worn autograph jerseys after the game the other day. The female fans were in awe.

Now, THAT is fan appreciation to the max!

[Fabbs]

And you know what - it was free. The guy did a good marketing promotion with AA. Ok, he didn't pay for them. I don't see any other teams giving away airplane tickets.

This is similar to the time Shaq was criticized for giving to charity.

I don't know about you, but I would accept a free limited plane ticket for attending a game I was going to anyway.

Was it free to Cuban? Does CubanMustGo ever substanciate that?
Concur with you kris. Too much hatin. I dont see the LA Flamers or any other megabucks team giving away airline tickets. To prop Cuban on this does not equate to hero worship.

[CubanMustGo]

I think the Dallas Morning News (which I cited, go read the article if you think I pulled it out of my ass) is a much more credible source than anyone else here.

There's also this from American's web site:

American Airlines made history this week by giving away more than 20,000 free* airline ticket vouchers, to the fans attending the Dallas Maverick’s Fan Appreciation Night at the American Airlines Center! It’s all part of a celebration of the Mavs great season and our new service from Dallas Love Field.

If you were one of the lucky Dallas Mavs fans who received a special handout when you left the AA Center, Wednesday, April 19, 2006, you can take advantage of this unique offer and enjoy a free* trip on our new service from Dallas Love Field to Austin, San Antonio, Kansas City or St. Louis.

5 daily nonstops to Austin on American Eagle
3 daily nonstops to Kansas City on American
4 daily nonstops to San Antonio on American Eagle
4 daily nonstops to St. Louis on American

To get your free* ticket, use the Discount Code on your handout and book your trip on AA.com. The special discount code can be used only once for one person. Your free* ticket must be booked by April 30, 2006, but you can travel through November 12, 2006!

See below for complete details.

To redeem the Discount Code on your special offer handout, follow these steps:

1. Go to www.aa.com and enter your itinerary
2. Click the "More Options" button under the 'Make Reservation' section
3. Enter your AA.com Discount Code at the bottom of the next page click "Go"

If you have questions about how to use your AA.com Discount Code or this very special offer, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

*Passenger is responsible for government imposed taxes and fees. See Terms & Conditions below for details.

Terms & Conditions

- Your AA.com Discount Code cannot be reissued or replaced.

- Taxes and fees: Passenger is responsible for government imposed taxes and fees, including the September 11th security fee ($5 roundtrip), the Federal excise tax segment fee ($6.60 roundtrip) and local airport charges (up to $4.50 roundtrip).

- Validity: When used according to its terms, this AA.com Discount Code en les the user to a one-time 100% discount from the applicable published Coach fare for nonstop Coach Class travel on American or American Eagle® between Dallas Love Field and Austin, San Antonio, St. Louis or Kansas City only. Travel must be booked and purchased on AA.com. The discount applies to new reservations for one way or round-trip travel on select American Airlines published fares. This discount will also not apply to surcharges. This offer cannot be combined with any other special offer or discount. Only one AA.com Discount Code related to this offer may be used per reservation and is valid for only one person. It is valid for use on AA.com only and cannot be redeemed by calling American Airlines reservations or at American Airlines ticketing locations. The Discount Code cannot be applied to previous reservations placed on hold or purchased tickets. This AA.com Discount Code is transferable but may not be bartered or sold. This offer is not valid for travel by unaccompanied minors.

- Tickets: Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation using a credit card with billing address in the U.S. Western Union cash option does not apply. Travel is permitted on or after April 26, 2006 and must be completed on/before November 12, 2006.

- Restrictions: Tickets must be booked in "O" inventory and purchased at least seven days in advance. Fare and seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Travel is valid through November 12, 2006 on American and American Eagle operated flights. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

- Cancellations and Changes: No changes will be permitted following ticketing. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Service from Dallas Love Field to and from Austin, TX and San Antonio, TX is operated by American Eagle. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle, Inc., which is wholly owned by AMR Eagle Holding Corporation, itself wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc.

Round-trip travel is defined as travel from your city TO the destination, and FROM the same destination to the city where you originated travel with no deviations.

Props to AA. Period.

[Carie]

The Pistons players stripped and gave away their game worn autograph jerseys after the game the other day. The female fans were in awe.

That is awesome!

[ShoogarBear]

Props to AA. Period.

And me. You're welcome.

[Spurminator]

Props to AA. Period.

P.S. Please vote to keep the Wright Amendment.

[CubanMustGo]

P.S. Please vote to keep the Wright Amendment.

[T-Pain]

The Spurs don't need to buy my support and fanship. I like my little "Build-a-Bear" that I got at the last regular season home game just fine.

Mark Cuban still sucks (what a pretentious show-off). And I think it's hilarious that he has to go to such lengths to ensure loyalty from Mavs fans. Fickle bunch, apparently (excluding some present company, of course).

the spurs dont have to buy my support, but cubans move really shows alot that he really cares about his fans and is willing to treat his fans with free plane tickets. Im sure Peter Holt cares about us too, but Cuban's show of support for his fans really says alot. i actually have more respect for that gesture. hes the .

[Kori Ellis]

So it's typical Cuban. A lot of hype, he ends up getting credit from the masses despite not spending a penny of his own money, and the reality is much less than you might think.

I hate this kind of post. People should just say props to the guy even if he gave out something worth $10 to the fans. (It doesn't matter who paid for it)

What did you see fans in other arenas get on Fan Appreciation Night??

That's what I thought.

[Spurminator]

Yeah, politics and marketing aside, it's no coincidence that this happened with a Cuban-owned team. You have to give him credit.

[kris]

"What did you see fans in other arenas get on Fan Appreciation Night??

That's what I thought."


Yeah

[CubanMustGo]

Thanks for making my point.

If the Love/D/FW SW/AA situation is in any other city in the country, those fans, not Dallas fans, get it.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Why do people want to give Puban credit for this? It was all American Airlines, who has their name on the front of the gym the Mavs play in.

When was the last time you flew in to Love Field on American?

I flew three flights out of there last week. Because of their fare war with Southwest it cost me a total of $200 and I got 33,000 frequent flyer miles out of it